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Richard Elia & Marc Bhalla Teaching Level 300 Condo Course
The Golden Horseshoe Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute is presenting its Level 300 Condominium Course on Dispute Resolution on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington.
…Let The People Vote: The Court Provides Guidance for a Requisition Meeting
I recently represented a group of unit owners who were required to take their condominium corporation to Court over their Board of Director’s refusal to grant them a unit owner meeting to vote on a proposed project in their lobby. In November 2013, the Corporation’s Board of Directors issued a …
Marc Bhalla in the Summer 2014 issue of Condo Voice
The Summer 2014 edition of Condo Voice magazine - an award winning quarterly publication of the Toronto & Area Chapter of the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI Toronto) - features an article by Marc Bhalla on page 39.
…Marc Bhalla in ADR Update
The Summer 2014 edition of ADR Update - the quarterly newsletter of the ADR Institute of Ontario - features an article by Marc Bhalla that examines how condominium corporations can participate in mediation when directly involved in a dispute.
…View From The Chair: Lost In Translation
I recently chaired the Annual General Meeting of a condominium community made up primarily of two distinct and dominant cultures. Different languages were utilized, with seemingly half of the community unable to understand one language, and the other half unable to make sense of the other. When a common language …
The Perfect Solution
Often, condominium Boards of Directors are hesitant to take action that may be viewed as giving into, or accommodating, a unit owner or resident out of concern that such will establish a “precedent” within the community. As a result, we often see disputes before the courts because a condominium corporation …
How & Where To Vote on June 12th
Ontario's provincial election is today! While many Ontarians may not appreciate the election being called or their choice of candidates, this election is particularly interesting and engaging for the stakeholders of the province's condominiums. As you know, Elia Associates PC has been heavily involved these past few years in the …
Ottawa Condo Conference Preview
The ACMO/CCI Ottawa Conference 2014 is taking place at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on Friday, May 30th, 2014 in Ottawa.
Richard Elia will be speaking alongside James Davidson and Rodrigue Escayola at the Conference and will be joined in attendance by Patricia Elia and Andrew Prevost, the newest …
CCI-GHC Conference Preview: Angela Quistini
"As I am a first time attendee of the GHC Conference, I am very excited to see what the conference has to offer. The list of sessions seem very intriguing and informative. I also am looking forward to the Wine and Cheese. See you at Booth 14 with the CONDOCENTRIC …
CCI-GHC Conference Preview: Patricia Elia
"Congratulations to CCI GHC for having a sold out conference! I am truly intrigued by three sessions: 1) Strange Tales - I cannot imagine what strange tales come out of condominiums; 2) 50 Shades of Property Management - I hope Mr. Bhalla behaves; and 3) You’re on the Board, Now …
